Rhode Island General Laws
Chapter 4-19 - Animal Care
Section 4-19-12.1. - Public health exemptions.

§ 4-19-12.1. Public health exemptions.
Destruction of animals using gas shall be permitted only by state agencies for the protection of public health. In addition, companies permitted by the department of environmental management pursuant to § 20-1-18 shall also be exempt from this ban on the use of gas.
History of Section.P.L. 2005, ch. 256, § 4; P.L. 2005, ch. 262, § 4.

Structure Rhode Island General Laws

Rhode Island General Laws

Title 4 - Animals and Animal Husbandry

Chapter 4-19 - Animal Care

Section 4-19-1. - Purpose.

Section 4-19-2. - Definitions.

Section 4-19-3. - Registration of municipal dog pounds.

Section 4-19-4. - Registration of animal shelters, rescues, and brokers.

Section 4-19-4.1. - Sales by pet shops.

Section 4-19-4.2. - Prohibition on sales in public places.

Section 4-19-5. - Pet shop licenses.

Section 4-19-5.1. - Breeder licenses.

Section 4-19-5.2. - Trainers required to obtain kennel license — Exceptions.

Section 4-19-6. - Public auction and kennel licenses.

Section 4-19-7. - Dealer licenses.

Section 4-19-8. - Denial of certificates of registration or licenses.

Section 4-19-9. - Operation as a pet shop, kennel, breeder or public auction without a license.

Section 4-19-10. - Dealing in animals without a license.

Section 4-19-11. - Mistreatment of animals.

Section 4-19-11.1. - Repealed.

Section 4-19-11.2. - Destruction of animals — Reporting.

Section 4-19-11.3. - Penalty for violations.

Section 4-19-12. - Disposition of animals.

Section 4-19-12.1. - Public health exemptions.

Section 4-19-13. - Rules and regulations.

Section 4-19-14. - Chapter inapplicable.

Section 4-19-15. - Access of inspectors to property.

Section 4-19-16. - Mandatory spaying and neutering of dogs and cats adopted from a licensed releasing agency.

Section 4-19-17. - Forfeited fees.

Section 4-19-18. - Penalties for violations.

Section 4-19-19. - Adoption of municipal ordinances.

Section 4-19-20. - Severability.

Section 4-19-21. - Use of the terms owner or guardian.

Section 4-19-22. - Animal control officers.

Section 4-19-23. - Pets for veterans.

Section 4-19-24. - Humane transportation of K-9 partners.